A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2451669 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2453057 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 2451554 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6634 time: 2019-04-14 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0bcb0e64b93dee5440e1325f37a7b8676b32fa15cd4e6ff9bd4cf7f2f0d61ffBlock Operator
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